The 21st Century Cures Act

Posted By BCC Admin, On August 1st, 2015

In May 2015, the “21st Century Cures Act” was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives with the goal of promoting the development and speeding the approval of new drugs and devices. Championed by the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and device industries, some of its provisions could have a significant impact on clinical trial design, what is known about the safety and efficacy of medical products, and which medical treatments become available for use.